Visit The Asia’s Largest Slum, DHARAVI : The Heart of Mumbai.
Dharavi is the ‘largest slum in Asia, A Mumbai’s beating heart and there is so much more to this historic area of Mumbai than poverty. It is home to more than a million people. With an area of just over 2.1 square kilometres (0.81 sq. mi) and a population density of over 277,136/km (717,780/sq. mi), Dharavi is also one of the most densely populated areas on Earth. Many are second-generation residents, whose parents moved in years ago. In a city where house rents are among the highest in the world, Dharavi provides a cheap and affordable option to those who move to Mumbai to earn their living. Dharavi’s industries have an annual turnover of approximately $665 million. On this tour, visitors experience a wide range of these activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather factory, poppadom making, and much more. Most of these things are created in innovative ways and in very small spaces!
Visitors then passing through the residential spaces, you will undoubtedly feel the sense of community spirit that exists in the area. People from all over India live in Dharavi, and this diversity is apparent in the temples, mosques, and churches that stand side by side. A tour through Dharavi’s narrow alleys is quite an adventure, and you will leave with an enlightened sense of the purpose and determination that exists in the area.
The tour will then end with visiting a Kumbhar Wada pottery colony, where visitors will get to have the unique glimpse of artisans creating all types of pots out of unfired, sun-dried clay.
Some of the areas will be familiar if you have seen the film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ as much of the film was shot in Dharavi.
>Itinerary:
- Place where Slum Dog Millionaire was shot
- Leather Industries
- Pottery
- Making of soap
- Color Dye
- Small Alley
- Schools & Hospitals
- Houses in Slum
- Plastic Recycling
- Muslim people making shrine for hindus
- Recycling of veg oil can
- The most interesting thing, guide himself lives in slums
- Slum market
>TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- RECYCLING AREA: Everything old, from plastics to metal, come from all over to be recycled in Dharavi. See the recycling plants in which separation and melting of the wastes takes place.
- BAKERY:Khari Biscuits hot and fresh from the source, available in every kind and served on a platter!
- POPADDOM MAKING:Watch the Dharavi women making poppadoms, the essential appetizer before every Indian meal. It is done by drying them on wooden baskets, turned upside-down.
- RESIDENTIAL HOUSES:Bask in the creativity of the humble dwellings of the incredible people of Dharavi.
- KUMBHARWADA POTTERY COLONY: Watch artisans create all types of pots out of unfired, sun dried clay and even learn a thing or two.
>PRICING:
- Group Tour: INR 700/- Rupees per person. You will be accompanied with up to six other travelers,
- Private Tour: INR 4,000/- You can bring a maximum of six people on your private tour. (For larger groups, please get in touch)
>TIME:
- Operates every day
- Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours
- Morning Tour: 9:00 AM
- Afternoon Tour: 2:00 PM
- Evening Tour: 5:00 PM
>MEETING LOCATION:
- Morning Tour: Churchgate Railway Station Near Ticket Counter & Cafe Coffee Day, opposite to Mahim west Railway Station
- Afternoon Tour: Cafe Coffee Day, opposite to Mahim west Railway Station
- Evening Tour: Cafe Coffee Day, opposite to Mahim west Railway Station
>No Photography Policy:
- For the entire tour. This policy helps ensure that our tours are done respectfully and that we maintain our strong relationship with the community.
>What To Wear:
- Please wear modest clothing (for women: no sleeveless shirts, short shorts, or low tops) and closed-toed shoes.
> For any Further Queries please connect with us and we shall be glad to assist You.
Contact us on +91 900413 5215
Email : info@mumbaidreamtours.com
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